You’ve just adopted a dog and can’t wait to start making memories with your new BFF — but what should you call him?
When it comes to dog names, you can be as creative or classic as possible. Seriously, the possibilities are endless!
The Dodo rounded up over 500 of the best dog names ever, and we promise it’s only going to be slightly impossible to choose between them all.
Most popular boy dog names
If you adopted a very good boy, you can’t go wrong with these popular names.
- Max
- Oliver
- Jack
- Buddy
- Jax
- Jasper
- Dash
- Winston
- Toby
- Tucker
- Louie
- Murphy
- Blu
- Hank
- Jake
- Buster
- Jackson
- Benny
- Chewy
- Oscar
- Riley
- Baxter
- Cody
- Rocco
- Samson
- Prince
- Ranger
- King
- Marley
- Roscoe
- Oakley
- Copper
- Frank
- Brady
- Luke
- Bruce
- Frankie
- Chance
- Rusty
- Hunter
- Louis
- Tyson
- Romeo
- Rudy
- Mac
- Bubba
- Kai
- Chico
- Joey
- Levi
- Chester
Most popular girl dog names
These dog names are just as beautiful as your sweet girl.
- Emma
- River
- Ruby
- Fiona
- Layla
- Zoey
- Winnie
- Paisley
- Lucy
- Sky
- Violet
- Angel
- Ellie
- Lulu
- Sadie
- Kona
- Delilah
- Pearl
- Chloe
- Molly
- Jade
- Willow
- Bonnie
- Lola
- Ella
- Izzy
- Piper
- Maya
- Echo
- Sophie
- Trixie
- Freya
- Ava
- Callie
- Penny
- Lacey
- Misty
- Remi
- Missy
- Roxy
- Gemma
- Mia
- Aspen
- Shelby
- Nova
- Lexi
- Finley
- Dixie
- Roxie
- Evie
- Gracie
- Tilly
- Katie
- Diamond
- Poppy
- Ember
- Sally
- Georgia
- Gypsy
- Annie
- Kora
- Kali
- Princess
- Libby
- Sasha
- Lilly
Cute dog names
Nothing’s cuter than your dog, and you want to give him a name to match. These ones are perfectly adorable.
- Bailey
- Scout
- Abby
- Maggie
- Leo
- Beau
- Luna
- Dolly
- Milo
- Odie
- Rosie
- Harper
- Boomer
- Otis
- Cleo
- Millie
- Ivy
- Ollie
- Maisie
- Lucky
- Sam
- Phoebe
- Josie
- Wally
- Theo
- Gigi
- Bella
- Charlie
- Henry
- Pixie
- Star
- Bert
- George
- Daisy
- Clover
- Atticus
- Felix
- Pansy
- Blossom
- Arthur
- Archie
- Marigold
- Hazel
- Lily
- Rose
- Dottie
- Holly
- Petal
- Eleanor
- Stella
- Doris
- Mabel
- Myrtle
- Matilda
- Wilbur
- Esther
- Zoe
Big dog names
If you’re looking for a name that’s as big as your massive new pup, these ones won’t disappoint.
- Major
- General
- King Kong
- Clifford
- Buck
- Giant
- Diesel
- Chief
- Rufus
- Rex
- Rover
- Tank
- Bigfoot
- Godzilla
- Goliath
Little dog names
These precious dog names are perfect for your itty-bitty new pal.
- Nugget
- Tiny
- Squirt
- Chip
- Dot
- Spot
- Pip
- Shorty
- Boo
- Button
- Gizmo
- Pee Wee
- Pixel
- Teeny
- Tiny Tim
- Yappy
- Yoda
- Zippy
- Little Man
- Squish
Animal names for dogs
Is there really anything better than a dog named after another animal?
- Moose
- Teddy
- Bear
- Goose
- Wolf
- Sparrow
- Wren
- Ladybug
- Kitty
- Robin
- Panda
- Foxy
- Bunny
- Birdie
- Otter
Unique dog names
Your dog’s one of a kind, which is why you’re looking for a name that’s just as unique as he is.
- Ash
- Arwen
- Beckett
- Valkyrie
- Bobbi
- Joie
- Priscilla
- Chai
- Bill
- Brinkley
- Crash
- Cricket
- Dennis
- Klaus
- Meg
- Melody
- Moon
- Posey
- Preston
- Rowan
- Seymour
- Stuart
- Buckwheat
- Zia
- Minerva
- Blaze
- Rocket
Funny dog names
You’ll chuckle every time you call your dog thanks to these names.
- Diva
- Fifi
- Floofy
- Fluffy
- Goldilocks
- Jigglypuff
- Mimosa
- Sassy
- Alfalfa
- Banjo
- Chaos
- Trouble
- Mayhem
- Chomp
- Kramer
- Pikachu
- Waldo
- Monster
- Hobbit
- Martini
- La Croix
- Socks
- Neville Longbottom
Disney dog names
Naming your dog after a beloved Disney character — or even one of the villains — is so wonderfully nostalgic.
- Simba
- Nala
- Scar
- Aladdin
- Jasmine
- Jafar
- Mickey
- Minnie
- Pluto
- Goofy
- Bruno
- Woody
- Buzz
- Moana
- Ariel
- Ursula
- Eric
- Rapunzel
- Flynn
- Pocahontas
- Meeko
- Hercules
- Megara
- Hades
- Anna
- Elsa
- Kristoff
- Sven
- Olaf
- Mulan
- Mushu
- Li Shang
- Tiana
- Naveen
- Belle
- Gaston
- Mowgli
- Baloo
- Kaa
- Nemo
- Dory
- Peter Pan
- Tinkerbell
- Wendy
- Captain Hook
- Coco
- Pongo
- Cruella de Vil
- Robin Hood
- Lilo
- Stitch
- Tarzan
- Jane
- Lady
- Tramp
- Stromboli
- Aurora
- Maleficent
- Abu
- Yzma
- Kronk
- Ratcliffe
- Nana
- Alice
- Flit
- Flounder
- Cinderella
- Gus
- Jaq
- Esmerelda
- Jiminy
- Merida
- Bolt
- Dodger
- Pascal
- Pegasus
- Timon
- Pumbaa
- Sebastian
- Thumper
Paw Patrol dog names
If you have kids, they’d probably love to name their new dog after their favorite Paw Patrol character.
- Chase
- Marshall
- Rocky
- Skye
- Everest
- Zuma
- Rubble
- Tracker
- Mayor Goodway
Other dog names from cartoons
There’s just something so fun about naming your dog after your favorite cartoon character.
- Scooby
- Shaggy
- Velma
- Cosmo
- Wanda
- Astro
- Bugs
- Daffy
- Bullwinkle
- Blue
- Spike
- Santa’s Little Helper
- Helper
- Brian
- Huckleberry Hound
- Gromit
- Courage
- Finn
- Starfire
- Totoro
- Hiccup
- Shrek
- Appa
- Snoopy
Dogs named after celebrities
Ever wanted to be BFFs with a celebrity? Well, naming your dog after one is practically the same thing.
- Kobe
- Charli
- LeBron
- Cardi
- Conan
- Keanu
- Freddie
- Elvis
- Stallone
- Bono
- Elton
- Yoko
- Phoebe Bridgers
- Biggie
- Ringo
- Ozzy
- Gronk
Badass dog names
If your dog’s a straight-up icon, he’s going to need a totally badass name.
- Arya
- Zelda
- Loki
- Thor
- Athena
- Harley
- Aphrodite
- Artemis
- Buffy
- Circe
- Cleopatra
- Khaleesi
- duch*ess
- Elvira
- Hera
- Hermione
- Juno
- Katniss
- Leia
- Marvel
- Pandora
- Rebel
- Storm
- Venus
- Vixen
- Xena
- Ace
- Alpha
- Apollo
- Archer
- Aries
- Atlas
- Axel
- Bandit
- Batman
- Beast
- Bellatrix
- Brutus
- Cujo
- Comet
- Zeus
- Duke
- Fang
- Hulk
- Luther
- Titan
- Maverick
- Vader
Food names for dogs
If food’s the only thing you love as much as your dog, these names are for you.
- Oreo
- Peanut
- Cookie
- Olive
- Ginger
- Maple
- Honey
- Sugar
- Pepper
- Bean
- Plum
- Mocha
- Peach
- Pickle
- Sage
- Bao
- Clementine
- Mochi
- Noodle
- Biscuit
- Meatball
- Chorizo
- Waffles
- Cinnamon
- Muffin
- Dumpling
- Babka
- Taco
- Bagel
- Biscotti
- Cannoli
- Crostini
- Cupcake
- Donut
- Macaroon
- Naan
- Tiramisu
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Clove
- Dill
- Nutmeg
- Za’atar
- Cashew
- Pecan
- Walnut
- Burrito
- French Fry
- Nacho
- Pierogi
- Pretzel
- Sushi
- Jellybean
- Lemon
- Papaya
- Potato
- Zucchini
- Gochujang
- Guacamole
- Harissa
- Ketchup
- Mayo
- Mustard
- Relish
- Pumpkin
- Sprinkles
- Meatloaf
- Bacon
- Pork Chop
- Pudding
- Taquito
- Tater Tot
- Marshmallow
- Paprika
- Tofu
- Gumbo
- Pancake
Now that you have over 500 names to choose from, you’ll definitely find the perfect name for your new bestie.
Didn’t find a name you liked? Check out some of our other ideas for dog names:
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